Judges Quiz

Not So Easy

All the sons of Gideon except one were killed by Abimelech. Who was the youngest son who hid himself and survived?

Describe how Samson died.

Who is the first man mentioned in the book of Judges to deliver Israel from oppression?

The land of promise was apportioned among the tribes during Joshua's leadership, but the land was not yet completely conquered and possessed by Israel. They inquire of Yahweh which tribe should be the first to enter into battle for possession of its inheritance against the remaining Canaanites. Can you name the tribe chosen to go first and the tribe that went along to help?

Israel served the king of Moab eighteen years. Name this king.

Who was Sisera? Give the details surrounding his death.

Delilah asked Samson the secret to his strength. Three times he deceitfully gave her a specific way that he could be bound so as to become as weak as other men. Can you name one of these three ways?

Twice Gideon put a fleece out on the ground for a sign that he was chosen to deliver the Israelites. How was God to answer?

What was Jephthah's vow?

Before the book of Judges ends, we find one tribe of Israel almost decimated. Which tribe was it?

Name the three non-deadly 'weapons' that each man in Gideon's army took with him in the battle against the Midianites.

Name the man from Ephraim who stole 1100 shekels of silver from his mother and then returned them.

Identify who said each of the following quotations.

"We shall surely die, because we have seen God!"

"If you will go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go!"

"The Philistines are upon you, Samson!"

"The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!"

"I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule over you; the LORD shall rule over you."

"The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them."

"Alas, my daughter! You have brought me very low."

"Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet."